Metal Guides — Gold, Silver, and Platinum
Gold, silver and platinum are valuable metals with great abundance worldwide. However, although all three metals are mined from the ground, each has its distinguishing characteristics. Durability, value, appearance, and colour are some of the distinguishable features of metals. Other notable characteristics include lustre, malleability, ductility, and their ability to conduct heat and electricity. Because […]
Lab-Grown vs Mined Diamonds
Lab-grown and mined diamonds are both 100% pure diamonds. Their only distinction is that they come from different origins. This article will expound comprehensively on the details of lab-grown and mined diamonds and their differences where necessary. Lab-grown Diamonds As their name implies, lab-grown diamonds are essentially cultured in a laboratory where certain essential conditions, […]
The Diamond 4Cs and How They Affect Global Prices
Every diamond has unique features and characteristics, and it can sometimes be difficult to communicate these variables. Because of this, early diamond merchants used various, typically broad, phrases to describe different qualities of the faceted gem. As a result, the “4Cs” was created by Robert M. Shipley (a founding GIA pioneer). The 4Cs are an organised shorthand system […]
Diamond Shape [A Guide]
Diamonds are one of the most precious mineral resources ever to be discovered. A diamond has several characteristics that distinguish it from other mineral resources. For instance, it is one of the hardest, most compact elements ever known. However, its supply is not abundant as it is rarer to come across than most other natural […]
Jewellery Care and Cleaning
Many jewellery lovers use their luxury masterpieces without proper knowledge of how to maintain and care for them. However, if your jewellery pieces are poorly maintained, they can tarnish quickly or attract blemishes. This can reduce their durability, beauty, and value. To maintain your jewellery’s shiny and sparkling nature, you must care for them properly. […]
What is Bespoke Jewellery, and Why is it Important?
The word “bespoke” is very often miss-conceptualized. So, what is “bespoke”? “Bespoke” (as used by merchants and customers in the jewellery industry) typically refers to a product made or personalized to the needs of an individual. It can also refer to a product tailored to specific customer demographics such as teens, adults, babies, women, men, […]